Rutendo Masasi

Education: English (BA and Law, BA (Hons), Rhodes University, (2014-2017), Google News Initiative training (2024), Thomson Reuters Foundation Newsroom AI Adoption Programme (2025)

Experience: Briefly News (2022-present)

Awards: Top story of the year 2023 by Briefly News

Rue Masasi is a Human Interest and Entertainment writer at Briefly News who graduated with a BA (Hons) in English from Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also has 4 years of experience in journalism and over four years of experience as an online ESL teacher. She has also passed a set of training courses by Google News Initiative. You can reach her via email: rutendo.masasi@briefly.co.za

5813 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Woman runs for life thinking dog was chasing her, TikTok video shows awkward moment she realised mistake

People

2 years ago

Woman's best friend sends Valentine's Day delivery, TikTok video of gifts gets mixed reactions

People

2 years ago

Man makes pot sparkly in TikTok video, Mzansi beg for detergent plug after stunning demonstration

People

2 years ago

Boy in school race runs 'Naruto' style, TikTok video of kid's victory amuses Mzansi

People

2 years ago

University student's dad pays over R2k on shopping for res, TikTok video of daughter's gratitude moves SA

People

2 years ago

Woman mistaken for dead makes TikTok video, thanks paramedic who saved her en route to morgue

People

2 years ago

Valentine's Day proposal by highschooler in TikTok video, Mzansi viewers delighted by romantic pupil

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a Valentine's Day proposal by a high school pupil went viral. Viewers were raving about the student who pulled off a romantic moment.

Introvert climbs through window to avoid guests at home, TikTok video has SA laughing

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman using a window to avoid visitors at her home. Mzansi peeps were amused after seeing how badly she wanted to avoid guests.

RocoMamas challenger accepts defeat after 2 hot wings, woman uses 3 Zulu dads to make R240 back after losing

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman doing the RocoMamas challenge and losing. The lady posted a clip of her Zulu uncles who tried the challenge and had to pay her.

Student details monthly NSFAS funding of over R8K, woman in TikTok video glad she chose books over boys

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a student dancing to celebrate NSFAS funding. The lady's video was relatable to many others who shared details about how much they get paid.

Johannesburg Uber driver helps woman with broken shoe mid-trip, TikTok video has Mzansi applauding

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows an Uber driver who helped his client. Mzansi netizens were touched to see the man who was eager to help the woman in distress.

7 die on Limpopo road after a head-on collision with SAPS van, SA mortified as only 1 survives

South Africa

2 years ago

An SAPS van crashed in Limpopo and killed seven people. Mzansi peeps were mortified by the car accident that took several lives, including an SAPS officer.

Man rocks Woolworths little black dress made from shopping bags in TikTok video, SA amused

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man who used Woolworths shopping bags as a dress. Mzansi peeps were amused by the gent's creativity in making a little black dress.

Thabo Bester: Leaked Department of Correctional Services document details more crimes from behind bars

People

2 years ago

Thabo Bester is allegedly guilty of more crimes. A Department of Correctional Services document was leaked, and it detailed attempted murder and more.

Babes Wodumo's EFF manifesto performance makes big impression, fans delighted by video: "2016 Babes is back"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Babes Wodumo performed at EFF's manifesto event in Durban. Fans of the gqom artist were blown away by how amazing she looked on the Moses Mabhida stadium stage.

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